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8/15/2012

BLUEBERRY MASCARPONE MUFFINS

These delicious muffins taste very different, are really something else that would please the whole family.
They are not extremely sweet and that makes these muffins the perfect choice for an afternoon coffee in the company of friends.
Not the most attractive muffins but I assure you they are delicious and perfect for any occasion.
Enjoy it.

INGREDIENTS

1 stick unsalted butter

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cup mascarpone cheese

1/2 cup milk

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 cups flour

2 cups blueberries

pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 degrees C).

In mixer bowl add the sugar and butter, beat until sugar is well incorporated with the butter, add the mascarpone cheese.
Add the eggs one by one, milk and vanilla, beat for 3 minutes.

Sift flour in a bowl, baking powder, baking soda, pinch of salt and add to creamed mixture gradually allow beating until well incorporated.

Remove the bowl and add the berries, mixing carefully to keep the shape.
In a muffin pan place paper caps and add portions of the mixture, bake for 30 minutes.

Once ready remove from oven and let cool in pan for 15 minutes, then move to wire racks to cool completely.